The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is responsible for overall implementation and oversight. Execution and management are led by the Department of Water Resources Management under Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) contributes technical expertise in biodiversity, ecosystem and landscape restoration, hydrology, water management, and water governance and policy. Local communities are directly involved in restoration activities and are expected to benefit from improved livelihoods and access to basic services.
The private sector is engaged in financing mechanisms, while local non-governmental organizations play a key role in facilitating community engagement.
GEF grants
co-funding
Vietnam’s approach to restoring ecosystems and managing water resources in the Red River Basin is built on a combination of participatory planning, policy development, innovation, and long-term investment. The following four focus areas outline how these goals will be achieved:
The project will conduct comprehensive participatory assessments of ecological health at the basin level to inform restoration planning and decision-making.
Inclusive and coherent policies related to restoration will be developed, alongside the establishment of multi-stakeholder and inter-provincial platforms to support policy dialogues and coordination.
Incentive mechanisms and innovative practices for ecosystem restoration will be piloted. The project will also support the development of adaptive management and action plans, based on assessments and design of these mechanisms. Restoration Mechanisms
A decision support system (DSS) will be developed to improve decision-making on ecosystem restoration and water resources management. Long-term strategies and investment plans will also be created to guide future restoration efforts.
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